Crock Pot BBQ Cocktail Sausage (Print Version)

Mini smoked sausages in sweet barbecue sauce with apricot jam. Perfect party appetizer for game day or gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sausages

01 - 2 lbs cocktail smoked sausages

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 1 cup apricot jam
04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apricot jam, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
02 - Place the cocktail sausages in the crock pot.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture over the sausages and stir to coat evenly.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring halfway through, until sausages are heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
05 - Serve warm with toothpicks directly from the crock pot or transfer to a serving dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce turns glossy and clings to every sausage without any effort on your part.
  • You can set it up before guests arrive and let the crock pot do all the work while you visit.
  • The balance of sweet apricot and tangy mustard makes each bite interesting instead of one note.
02 -
  • Stirring halfway through is essential or the sausages on the bottom will get too dark while the ones on top stay pale.
  • Dont cook these on high to save time because the sauce can scorch on the edges and turn bitter.
03 -
  • Use a liner in your crock pot to make cleanup almost instant, because that sticky sauce can be stubborn.
  • If youre doubling the recipe for a crowd, use a six quart crock pot and add an extra thirty minutes to the cooking time.
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